I am East St. Louis February 4 at 6:06 AM St. Clair County Historical Society Warrington Hudlin, Sr. was born in Hot Springs Arkansas in 1933, became a celebrated Lindy Hopper in the Roxy in New York City and was the table tennis champion of New York. He served in World War Two, was…
+ Read MoreSobini Films, NAACP Team For Shields Green Biopic ‘Emperor’ Release By Amanda N’Duka Sobini Films, the production company behind soon-to-released Shields Green biopic Emperor, said it will donate $1 for every digital transaction during the first month of film’s release to the NAACP. Set for a digital release on August 18, via…
+ Read MoreThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences launched its fourth Academy Gold internship program. The program, which is being held virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic, offers mentorship for 74 students and young professionals from underrepresented communities. “We are so thankful for our industry partners, who share the Academy’s commitment to…
+ Read MoreMY NEW SPECIAL STARTS THIS SATURDAY ON YOUTUBE! Two Saturdays ago I got a call at home, now a two hour special is about to go worldwide! YouTube announced a multiyear, $100 million fund dedicated to “amplifying and developing the voices of Black creators and artists and their stories,” according to…
+ Read MoreFamed filmmaker and comic creator, Reggie Hudlin, will be a special guest at the 7th annual MECCAcon 2020 #MECCAcon2020! SATURDAY, Sept 19th!! ONLINE via Streamyard, Facebook, and Youtube! FULL GUEST LIST AND UPCOMING BIOS HERE:https://meccacon.wordpress.com/2020/…/08/meccacon2020guests/Donations are now being taken for our online convention. bit.ly/meccaconifftix Reginald Hudlin is a writer, producer, director, and executive, born…
+ Read MoreThe Rewatchables (@TheRewatchables) Tweeted: They spend two hours discussing my second movie. Amazing.
+ Read MoreRobert Ford mentored Nelson George and Russell Simmons. Here’s a lot more information about him: theciphershow.com/episode/91/ I was lucky enough to work with him when I produced a music video with Blue Magic. Max Julien and Pam Grier appeared in the video as love interests. I found this old Polaroid of Robert, which…
+ Read MoreI was lucky enough to meet Ashley Boone shortly after I arrived in Hollywood. Here’s why it was a big deal: He Was ‘Star Wars’ ‘ Secret Weapon, So Why Was He Forgotten? Ashley Boone Jr., the first black president of a major Hollywood studio, helped make George Lucas’ quirky space…
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